I INTRODUCTION THE PAST year has brought many important judgments in the field of cyber laws. The pace at which this dynamic field of law is developing in India is indeed phenomenal. This survey discusses the recent developments in cyber laws in India, particularly the recent case law passed by Indian courts to interpret and […]
Chapter on developments in field of IT and cyberlaws during 2011,Annual Survey of Indian law,Indian Law Institute( 2012)
The subject of Information Technology law is as dynamic as the field of Information Technology (“IT”) itself. Rapid advancements in Information Technology necessitate adapting the existing laws or creation of new laws to regulate the cyberspace and at the same time allow it such freedom as is essential to harness its full potential for the […]
Protect our kids from trolls,The Deccan Chronicle , 28 June ,2016
Is children accessing the Internet a boon or a bane? It can become a bane if a child is victimised through cyberbullying or faces other kinds of online victimisation. The recent incident of a 12-year-old boy bullied online by Facebook users, with comments and pictures circulated on the Internet, has alarmed the social media community […]
What did apple say to the skeleton key, outlook, 21 march 2016
“Public Interest Over Privacy” Apple’s legal tussle with the FBI has opened a Pandora’s box. Should privacy be protected to the extent that it overrides needs of law enforcement? Should cooperation be extended by technology companies to law enforcement agencies in cybercrime or terrorist attack cases? Should law and public safety or national security be […]
Synopsis on Existing Lacunae in the Information Technology Act, 2000 & Regulations Framed thereunder &Cyberlaw Enforcement in India, 2014
India’s Information Technology Act( IT Act,2000)is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law of e-commerce which provides legal recognition to electronic documents and e-contracts. It provides legal framework for governing electronic transactions over Internet and for appointment of different functionaries under the Act to carry out their set of statutory duties. The Act also provides various […]
Protecting copyrights in Cyberspace, 2013, Law Faculty Conference on IPR, Delhi University
By-Karnika Seth, cyberlaw expert & practicing Advocate, Supreme Court of India copyright reserved by author (Feb 2013) Introduction The growth of Information Technology has led to proliferation of e-businesses due to its cost effectiveness, accessibility, convenience and vast user base. The global nature of internet has provided immense visibility to start up enterprises and medium […]
Inadequacy of laws protecting children against online sexual abuse in India 2(12)
Indian Journal of Human Rights and the law (2015)43-59